June 30, 2017

M-17-27

MEMORANDUM FOR HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES

FROM: Wilbur Ross

Secretary Department of Commerce

Mick Mulvaney

Director, Office of Management and Budget

SUBJECT: Assessment and  Enforcement of Domestic Preferences In Accordance with Buy American Laws

On April 18, 2017, the President signed Executive Order 13788, Buy American and Hire American (the Order),

to ensure that Federal procurement and Federal financial assistance awards maximize the use of goods, products,

and materials produced in the United States, including iron, steel, and manufactured goods. Buy American Laws provide important benefits to the Nation. As defined in the Order, “Buy American Laws” means all statutes, regulations, rules, and Executive Orders relating to Federal procurement or Federal grants including those that refer to “Buy America” or “Buy American” that require, or provide a preference for, the purchase or acquisition of goods,

 products, or materials produced in the United States, including iron, steel, and manufactured goods.